Read the following conversations and see how
the new words are used.
[M] In order to minimize risks, investors should
maintain a diverse portfolio by putting their money into various industry investments.
[W]
You mean, we should invest in natural resources, like oil, and manufacturing
industries, like pharmaceuticals, for example?
[M] Perhaps, Unless you are very aggressive, you
don't want to have all your eggs in one basket.
[M]
How did you make such wise and profitable investments?
[W]
I never invested because I needed the money, so there was always less pressure.
[M]
I hope my returns will be as good as yours some day.
[M]
The experts seem to be changing their attitude about the stock market every
day.
[W]
You're right, one day I think I should pull my money out of foreign markets and
the next day I'm not so sure.
[M] You know what they say: over the long term,
things tend to equal out and become more balanced.
[M] I'm going to call human resources to change
my level of contribution to my pension plan. I committed 5 percent of my salary
but want to increase it.
[W]
Are you happy with the fund that you are contributing to?
[M] It's a rather conservative fund, but it's
exceeding all of my expectations!